Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood, and also through sexual contact. HCV directly attacks the liver and can lead to liver damage and in some cases death. Hepatitis C was formerly known as non-A non-B hepatitis.

How do you know if you know her?

Most people infected with HCV have no or only mild symptoms. Generally, the symptoms of hepatitis C are not as severe as the symptoms of hepatitis B.

Symptoms of hepatitis C include:

• Fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fever and chills
• Dark urine
• Light stools
• Yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
• Pain in the right side, which may radiate to the back

How can you avoid her?

• Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex
• Limit your number of sex partners
• How can you avoid her?
• Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex
• Limit the number of sexual partners

Can infection with hepatitis C lead to other health problems?

Between 50-80% of infected people are unable to clear the infection and become chronic carriers. Of these carriers, 50-70% will slowly progress over a period of 10-40 years to develop chronic hepatitis and are at increased risk for cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Don’t panic! Take control! Take the test!